On Friday, 9 April 2021 at 22:59:23 UTC+1, Tom BravoMike wrote:S
A good question, and the timing is good, too. I know the discussion will go on and on with same points (and denials) being brought up again and again...

Why? Mostly it's just a method of launch, a small fraction of most flights, and occasionally a method of retrieve. A minority of people are miltantly for or against, and probably most just don't have strong opinions either way